Morning Edition for February 18, 2020 : NPR

News Brief: Coronavirus, Democratic Presidential Race, Weinstein Trial

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National

Prosecutor In St. Louis Sues City, Police Union Over Racist Conspiracy

by Leila Fadel

Prosecutor In St. Louis Sues City, Police Union Over Racist Conspiracy

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Law

Harvey Weinstein's Fate Is In The Hands Of A Manhattan Jury

by Rose Friedman

Harvey Weinstein's Fate Is In The Hands Of A Manhattan Jury

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Treating Drug-Related Infections With Antibiotics And Trust

by Martha Bebinger

Treating Drug-Related Infections With Antibiotics And Trust

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Animals

A Man Walks Into A Bar And Ends Up Saving A Life

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Latin America

Number Of Mexicans Apprehended At The Border Is Up, U.S. Officials Say

by Carrie Kahn

Number Of Mexicans Apprehended At The Border Is Up, U.S. Officials Say

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Author Interviews

In New Book, Uber Whistleblower Takes On Silicon Valley

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Poll: Sanders Leads The Field, Bloomberg Qualifies For His 1st Debate

Sen. Bernie Sanders has opened up a wide lead among Democratic voters nationally, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption

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Elections

Poll: Sanders Leads The Field, Bloomberg Qualifies For His 1st Debate

by Domenico Montanaro

Poll: Sanders Leads The Field, Bloomberg Qualifies For His 1st Debate

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Law

Warrant-Proof Encrypted Messages Targeted By Trump Administration

by Martin Kaste

Warrant-Proof Encrypted Messages Targeted By Trump Administration

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Obituaries

Former UAW President Owen Bieber Dies At 90

by Steve Carmody

Former UAW President Owen Bieber Dies At 90

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Politics

'Washington Post': Therapy Notes Are Being Used Against Migrant Children

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Analysis

U.S.-Taliban Peace Talks May Be Edging Closer To A Deal

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Politics

It Appears Republican Probe Of Hunter Biden Is Heating Up

by Tim Mak

It Appears Republican Probe Of Hunter Biden Is Heating Up

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National

Alert Cabdriver Helps 92-Year-Old Woman Who Was Being Scammed

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Losing Sleep Over The Quest For A Perfect Night's Rest

Sleep trackers have become increasingly popular, but for some people, perfecting their sleep score becomes an end unto itself. Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images hide caption

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Technology

Losing Sleep Over The Quest For A Perfect Night's Rest

by Shannon Bond

Losing Sleep Over The Quest For A Perfect Night's Rest

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Asia

As China Tries To Slow Coronavirus' Spread, Ripple Effects Continue

by Emily Feng

As China Tries To Slow Coronavirus' Spread, Ripple Effects Continue

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Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims

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Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims

by Laurel Wamsley , Wade Goodwyn

Boy Scouts Of America Files For Bankruptcy As It Faces Hundreds Of Sex-Abuse Claims

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Politics

Nevada Holds Early Democratic Caucuses Ahead Of Saturday's Voting

by Tamara Keith

Nevada Holds Early Democratic Caucuses Ahead Of Saturday's Voting

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Politics

Sanders Speaks To People Who Haven't Had A Voice, Rocha Says

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